Islam is a practical way of life, and we are surrounded by numerous opportunities to do good. It is just a matter of recognising them. In order to carry out small and easy good deeds yet still achieve a great reward, we must understand and embrace the concept of ‘sincerity of intention’. One of the
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[Ramadan Series] Are You Ready to Serve this Ramadan?
Since the time of ancient civilization to the present day, the title ‘servant’ carries negative connotations. However when a Muslim is called a‘slave of Allah’, there is no greater honor, no greater privilege, no greater purpose than to serve the Creator of the world. As a Muslim, this is something upon which we would all
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[Ramadan Series] Step Up Your Sadaqah During Ramadan
The best of sadaqah is given during the month of Ramadan. Narrated Ibn ‘Abbas: “The Prophet was the most generous person, and he used to become more so (generous) particularly in the month of Ramadan…more generous than the fast wind in doing good” [Bukhari]. Types of Sadaqah: Sadaqah– A voluntary giving. Any form of
Read articleAyah #10 – Productive Naseehah: How to Advise Yourself!
15 AYAAT. 15 PRODUCTIVITY POINTERS. “…And whoever fears Allah – He will make for him a way out. And will provide for him from where he does not expect” [65:2-3]. Productive Naseehah: How to Advise Yourself! Can you remember the last time someone gave you really, really good advice? Did you take it? Giving
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[Ramadan Series] 5 Ways to Give ‘Physical’ Sadaqah
The verb ‘give’ doesn’t necessarily denote voluntary charity as having to give away money, yet most of us absolve our obligation for charity by spending lots of money during Ramadan to various causes. Though these are all noble acts – what about other lasting charity acts that we can do physically? The Prophet said: “Every
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[Ramadan Series] Overcome Fatigue and Be Productive
In the unrelenting world of the 21st century, where break in work is equal to a comparative regression in achievement, an echoing complaint from the hearts of the Muslim ummah is that of constant fatigue. My first instinct in writing this article was that it would be easy; after all the Prophet would spend nights
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